Greed Quote by Terry Tempest Williams
““Perhaps we project on to starlings that which we deplore in ourselves: our numbers, our aggression, our greed, and our cruelty. Like starlings, we are taking over the world.””
About This Quote
We see in birds the traits we dislike in ourselves, projecting human flaws onto nature.
In simple terms: We project our vices onto animals.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and own our negative traits.
Themes
environmentalism
self‑awareness
projection
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- environmental activism
- personal reflection
- education campaigns
Key Concepts
psychology
ecology
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What qualities do you blame on others?
- How can you turn this awareness into change?
A Different Perspective
Projection can obscure accountability.
![“You dont have to own squirrels and starlings to get enjoyment from them ... One day, we would like an end to pet shops and the breeding of animals. [Dogs] would pursue their natural lives in the wild ... they would have full lives, not wasting at home for someone to come home in the evening and…” quote by Ingrid Newkirk](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c6e/ingrid-newkirk-3962_animal_you-dont-have-to-own-squirrels-and-starl_894992.jpg)
![“Where there are kashays (anger-pride-deceit-greed), there is worldly life. As long as anger-pride-deceit-greed exist; one is a sansaari [living a worldly life] regardless of whether one is an ascetic or a family man. And where anger-pride-deceit-greed are absent, one is regarded as being asansaari…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7ec/dada-bhagwan-31_anger_where-there-are-kashays-anger-pride-dece_5756.jpg)
